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James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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Map
270 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 2L2
  • Government Street
    1 min walk
  • Beacon Hill Park
    3 min walk
  • British Columbia Parliament Building
    7 min walk
  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    12 min walk

Room options

View all photos for Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area | Private kitchenette

Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

  • 1100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area | Private kitchenette

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1302 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

3-star hotel in James Bay
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services.
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites offers 40 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Edwardian hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Complimentary self parking is available on site. Guests can use the health club at a partner property.

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
JBI Cafe - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: CAD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • JBI Cafe

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • Mini golf
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1911
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 11 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 10.00 to 30 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

James Bay Inn Hotel
The James Bay Hotel
James Bay Hotel
James Bay & Suites Victoria
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites Hotel
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites Victoria
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites Hotel Victoria

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1010 out of 1419 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1419 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1419 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1419 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1419 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jodie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk was very helpful and friendly, and when we mentioned leaving at 5:45 am to go to our west coast trail bus they offered to ask the night staff to put the coffee on early so we could have some before we left. I did book the simplest room but have to admit it was a bit cramped for two people. The in suite bathroom is good, but the sink for the bathroom is inside the room instead of in the actual bathroom. Not a huge deal, but notable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The property is old and some of it is charming and some needs more care. I was concerned about the safety practices in play with the front desk telling everyone exactly their room number, which creates risk especially for women, because everyone in the lobby now knows where that person and their belongings are. And all the keys have the room numbers on them, so anyone who found one can go in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Traveled with family
Happy
Was an awesome place to stay. Staff were beyond friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, very clean, cozy and close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed the location. Parking spots were tight, saw one guy get bumped in the lot. Rooms were fairly noisy with sounds from hall, outside and next door very clear. The service was excellent and they did warn us that it was an older hotel and with that though historically fun did lack a few of the modern conveniences.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

KIN LUNG

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked blindly online and couldn't be more pleasantly surprised! truly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for dragon boat festival and was an easy walk to the Harbor. Older building but nicely kept, room and bathroom was a bit small but would assume that is common for the era of the building age. We brought a car so having on site parking, closeness to the harbor and affordability was the main reasons we chose it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic 2 night stay here in mid-August. Perfect location to walk wherever you need to get to in downtown Vic. Beautifully looked after old world hotel. Excellent and comfy bedding along with great amenities. Not recommended for people that can’t navigate stairs well….as there is no elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Extremely friendly staff, and loved the nostalgic feel. Would stay the in a heartbeat. Walkable to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little Inn. Lovely and helpful staff and very convenient to walking into town to enjoy the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Parksville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is quaint and has a European vibe. If you like modern it’s not for you but it’s affordable and a great location. There’s no elevator or air conditioning which may be a consideration for some. But nice to be able to open the window. The staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caspian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
30 year later return to Victoria
Wonderful charming historical stay.Staff was outstanding, even reaching out to us when they found a pair of our reading glasses accidentally left behind.We loved everything about this delightful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The James Bay Inn was a cute and cozy hotel brimming with character! Excellent location! We look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Matteo

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel historique à Victoria
Hôtel très bien situé à quelques minutes à pied du centre-ville. Pub et restaurant au sous-sol. Pas d’ascenseur. Bel hôtel historique.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay. No complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellant James Bay stay
The second oldest hotel in Victoria was amazing. Comfortable bed. Cozy surroundings. Walkable nostalgic neighborhood . Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

nitin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

AnhKim, BEL AIR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the historic look and pretty flower baskets outside. Loved the nice quiet neighborhood. Loved the spacious room. Staff were nice. Only issue was an old carpet smell as soon as entered the lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024